TOGETHER, WE'RE BLOWING THE WHISTLE ON ICE

Our purpose is to spread whistles throughout WA to help communities get LOUD and protect themselves against ICE.Visit our Linktree to find your local communities and events, as well as resources like printable zines, flyers, and whistle files!#BlowTheWhistleOnICE

Why Whistles?

Across the country, communities have been using whistles to help keep each other safe. When ICE agents are spotted, the whistles ring out: three short chirps means ICE is nearby, or three long whistles if someone is being abducted.The sound brings neighbors out of their homes to witness and document the incident. Allies gather. Reports are made to local immigrant rights groups.ICE kidnappings no longer happen quietly and it’s working. Early warnings create a time window for at-risk neighbors to seek safety. It also allows allies to come outside and document the scene and gather needed info to report to immigrant rights groups.Cities across the nation have proven that whistles work. We can too.

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How Whistles Work

It doesn’t take much to help keep your community safe - a whistle, a few deep breaths, and the decision to care out loud.

1. Know the Codes

Code 1 = Quick, short bursts
Code 2 = Long, continuous whistle

2. When you hear a whistle, take action

Step outside if it’s safe, document, record, blow your whistle, and make sure no one is alone.

3. Alert the rapid response teams

In Washington, call or text WAISN at 1-844-724-3737 to alert rapid response and immigrant rights teams.

Got A 3D Printer?

Whistles are supplied by volunteers within the community.
If you have a 3D printer and would like to contribute, follow the link below to get started!

SPREAD THE WORD

Not everyone can be in the streets blowing a whistle on ICE, but the network grows in other ways too.You can:

  • Drop a handful of whistle kits in a community fridge or free library

  • Share the whistle codes online

  • Share our website or social media

  • Explain whistle codes at local gatherings

  • Talk to your neighbors and make a community safety plan together

  • Tell a friend who tells a friend. Every echo helps. Every whistle makes the network stronger.

Keep the message alive—protect each other, stay loud, and stay connected!